1971 Topps Jim Fairey #558
Jim Fairey · Topps · Base Card (High Number)
Player
Jim Fairey
Set
1971 Topps Base
Year
1971
Card #
#558
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Note: Condition issues include significant edge wear, rounded corners, and visible surface scuffing. Centering is shifted slightly toward the left and top.
Category
Base Card (High Number)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche appeal for Expos team collectors or 1971 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $10-15, PSA 4: $20-25 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1971 Topps high numbers in VG condition range from $1.50 to $4.50 depending on the specific player and shipping costs.
Description
A classic 1971 Topps Jim Fairey card featuring the iconic black borders of the 1971 set. Fairey is shown in his Montreal Expos uniform holding a bat over his shoulder. The card features a pink name circle in the upper right and yellow 'EXPOS' text at the bottom. This card is part of the 'High Number' series, which are traditionally scarcer than low-number cards from the same year.
Key Features
High number series (#558), Montreal Expos early franchise history, iconic 1971 black-border design which is notoriously difficult to find in high grades.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock texture for the era, 'light-check' opacity consistent with 1971 cardboard, high confidence in authenticity as this specific card is rarely counterfeited due to low player value.
Flaws to Note
Significant chipping and white wear on the sensitive black borders. Rounded corners, especially the top-left and right-middle edge. Minor surface creases/scuffing near the player's sleeve. Off-center registration.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or part of a lot), COMC, or Sportlots. Best sold as part of a set-fillers bundle.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading is significantly higher than the potential market value for a PSA 3. Use high-resolution scans to show the border wear honestly. Mention 'High Number' and 'Expos' in the listing title.